Phillip Island MotoGP 2016 – Sunday Quick Wrap

The sun was out on the final day in Phillip Island as fans flocked in droves and witnessed fantastic racing under sunny skies. Fans watched Great Britain’s Cal Crutchlow claim the second MotoGP victory of his career as he also became the first British Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix winner in history.

Australian favourite Jack Miller crossed the line in tenth position in his hometown race, with Mike Jones finishing 15th to claim his first MotoGP championship point. The race also marked the first time in 2016 that Marquez has received no points, with a repeat of last years MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

Today’s MotoGP grid was made up of a combined total of 14 premier-class world titles. This is the greatest number of premier-class titles ever represented on a starting grid in the 68 year history of MotoGP racing.

Moto3

In the opening five-laps, 12 of the 34-bike field were involved in multiple crashes. The race was red flagged and only five of the top seven riders in the World Championship standings took part in the restarted race that was run over 10 laps.

Brit John McPhee was taken away by ambulance but was conscious after an extremely nasty crash. The race was shortened and restarted 29 minutes later, running for 10 laps.

Aron Canet sealed his first podium finish by just 0.048s ahead of fourth placed Darren Binder, the brother of Moto3 winner and world champion Brad Binder.